1st Molesey Jaguar Sea Scout Group
Trustees' Report
For the year ended 31 March 2022
| Address | 193 Walton Road, |
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| West Molesey, | |
| Surrey. | |
| KT8 2DY. | |
| Registered Charity | 305729 |
| Registered Scout Group (The Scout Association) | 5979 |
| Royal Navy Recognised Scout Group | 74 |
| Charity Trustees: | |
| Chairman, Property Trustee | Bruce Burrowes |
| Treasurer | TBC |
| Secretary | Fiona Axton |
| Trustee | Liam Quinn |
| Trustee | Chris Armstrong |
| Trustee | Tej Jethwa |
| Trustee | Max Harvey |
| Trustee | Julie Antoniou |
| Trustee | Laura Burks |
| Trustee | Nicola Wensley |
| Trustee | Verity Williams |
| Trustee | Max Harvey |
| Trustee | John Duncan |
| Trustee | David Jones |
| Trustee | Peter Schild |
| Our Hut is held in Trust and the Property Trustees are | |
| Property Trustee | John Duncan |
| Property Trustee | David Jones |
| Property Trustee | Peter Schild |
Structure, governance and management
The Scout Group’s governing documents are those of The Scout Association. They consist of a Royal Charter, which in turn gives authority to the by-laws of the Association and The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association. The Group is a trust established under the rules which are common to all Scout Groups.
The Scout Group is managed by an Executive Committee, the members of which are “Charity Trustees” of the Scout Group which is an educational charity. The trustees are appointed in accordance with The Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of The Scout Association the policies. These include policies and procedures for the induction and training of trustees.
The trustees are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities. This includes the registration, keeping of proper accounts and making of appropriate returns to the Charity Commission.
Our Leaders: Group Scout Leader Liam Quinn
Beaver Scout Assistant Section Leader Mark Curtis Beaver Scout Assistant Section Leader Paula Crompton Beaver Scout Assistant Section Leader Tracy Harvey Beaver Scout Section Assistant Fiona Axton Beaver Scout Section Leader Tiana Humphries
Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Assistant Section Leader Cub Scout Section Assistant Cub Scout Section Leader
Alex Joicey Gareth Mantle Gian Campetti James Winslow Joanna Heard Lee Dennison Libby Campetti Marta Grabarczyk Paula Medeiros De Almieda Saralyn Lai Tom Abson Slav Naydenov Kirsty Davies-Duddy
Scout Assistant Section Leader Christopher Moore-Harper Scout Assistant Section Leader Gary Donnelly Scout Assistant Section Leader Kelan Humphries Scout Assistant Section Leader Matt Wilson Scout Assistant Section Leader Paul Warren Scout Section Assistant Christopher Armstrong Scout Section Assistant Ian Trowse Scout Section Assistant Caroline Hay Scout Section Assistant David Price Scout Section Leader Christopher Andrews
Scout Section Leader
Max Harvey
Group Skills Instructor Giles Andre Group Skills Instructor Paul Barrett Group Skills Instructor Bernie Boyles Group Skills Instructor Peter Cresswell Group Skills Instructor Mark Curtis Group Skills Instructor Steve Morgan Group Skills Instructor Terry Price Group Skills Instructor David Pryde Group Skills Instructor Oliver Schild Group Skills Instructor Anne Leslie Group Skills Instructor Christopher Roome
Objectives and activities
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:
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enjoy what they are doing and have fun
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take part in activities indoors and outdoors
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learn by doing
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share in spiritual reflection
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take responsibility and make choices
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undertake new and challenging activities
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make and live by their promise.
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
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Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
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Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
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Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
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Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
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Cooperation - We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.
The Charity Trustees believe we have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit as published by the Charity Commission
Achievements and performance
Our Group has had another exceptional year with increased membership, exciting activities and great opportunities for our young people to enjoy scouting.
My thanks go to our leaders, the committee and parents who give their time so freely and willingly for the benefit of scouting.
This year our income has increased but our expenditure exceeded our income, and we had to draw down heavily on our reserves, and we need to now build that fund up in the next financial year. Utility bills, repairs and renewals increased in the year, but we also spent more year on year on Boating equipment and a 2[nd] van. We are always in need of money. Donations, sponsorships and contributions are always welcome, as is help with maintaining our property and equipment.
It was been a very successful year, with growth in all sections and the launch of a new Cub Scout section. We are now planning to launch a 2nd Beaver Colony and actively investing whether we should launch a Squirrel Drey (for 4 to 6 year olds). With over 400 YP on our waiting list, we are striving hard to continue to grow and enhance the group so that we can offer scouting to more YP of Molesey.
We have one area we are currently still trying to recruit for and that is for a new explorer leader. Tiana, Chris, and Kelan are doing a fantastic job, but we do need to have someone focussing on this growing section. If you would be interested to help, or know someone that might be, please do let us know!
Liam Quinn GSL
Financial Review
Profit and Loss
1st Molesey Scout Group
Mar-22 Mar-21
| Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beavers | ||
| Activities Beavers Costs | (1,217.07) | (152.15) |
| Membership Subscriptions Beavers | 4,374.00 | 3,199.88 |
| Total 1. Beavers | 3,156.93 | 3,047.73 |
| 3. Cubs Monday | ||
| Activities Cubs Costs Monday | (3,162.02) | (483.52) |
| Activities Cubs Income Monday | 2,630.00 | 155.62 |
| Membership Subscriptions Cubs Monday | 5,322.00 | 4,284.85 |
| Total 3. Cubs Monday | 4,789.98 | 3,956.95 |
| 4. Cubs Thursday | ||
| Activities Cubs Costs Thursday | (1,705.14) | 0.00 |
| Activities Cubs Income Thursday | 890.00 | 0.00 |
| Membership Subscriptions Cubs Thursday | 2,926.00 | 0.00 |
| Total 4. Cubs Thursday | 2,110.86 | 0.00 |
| 5. Scouts Tuesday | ||
| Activities Scouts Costs Tuesday | (4,955.43) | (3,052.91) |
| Activities Scouts Income Tuesday | 5,862.50 | 1,175.25 |
| Membership Subscriptions Scouts Tuesday | 6,650.00 | 4,925.52 |
| Total 5. Scouts Tuesday | 7,557.07 | 3,047.86 |
| 6. Scouts Wednesday | ||
| Activities Scouts Costs Wednesday | (4,854.46) | (1,100.14) |
| Activities Scouts Income Wednesday | 5,973.00 | 1,283.44 |
| Membership Subscriptions Scouts Wednesday |
6,673.00 | 5,319.24 |
| Total 6. Scouts Wednesday | 7,791.54 | 5,502.54 |
| 7. Explorers | ||
| Activities Explorers Costs | (2,025.56) | (41.35) |
| Activities Explorers Income | 4,579.50 | 286.67 |
| Membership Subscriptions Explorers | 4,228.00 | 1,773.94 |
| Total 7. Explorers | 6,781.94 | 2,019.26 |
| 9. Group Items | ||
| Capitation | (8,278.40) | (6,510.45) |
| Group Costs General Equipment | (2,071.24) | (219.77) |
| Group Costs Minibus | (8,061.10) | (3,515.61) |
| Membership Subscriptions Unallocated | (19.99) | 0.00 |
| Total 9. Group Items | (18,430.73) | (10,245.83) |
| Total Sections | 13,757.59 | 7,328.51 |
Less Grants and Group Costs
| Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boat Grants | (4,075.00) | 0.00 |
| Explorer Grant | 0.00 | (2,910.00) |
| Total Grants | (4,075.00) | (2,910.00) |
| Group Costs | ||
| Group Costs Badges/record books | 528.25 | (58.75) |
| Group Costs Banking | 1,984.43 | 615.31 |
| Group Costs Boat Insurance | 2,170.51 | 2,093.78 |
| Group Costs Boating Equipment | 7,263.32 | 2,089.70 |
| Group Costs Camping Equipment | 716.65 | 572.00 |
| Group Costs Group Insurance | 3,259.27 | 1,512.42 |
| Group Costs Other | 1,903.75 | 1,939.81 |
| Group Costs Training | 2,489.65 | 415.30 |
| Total Group Costs | 20,315.83 | 9,179.57 |
| Total Grants and Group Costs | 16,240.83 | 6,269.57 |
| Sub Total Sections and Groups | (2,483.24) | 1,058.94 |
| Less Premises | ||
| Hall Income | ||
| Group Income Other Hall Hire | 488.10 | 77.19 |
| Group Income Playgroup | 15,449.93 | 14,000.00 |
| Total Hall Income | 15,938.03 | 14,077.19 |
| Other Costs | ||
| Community Boat Build | 0.00 | (22.86) |
| Fund Raising Costs | 0.00 | (280.25) |
| Total Other Costs | 0.00 | (303.11) |
| Premises Costs | ||
| Premises Electricity &Gas | (4,514.63) | (1,899.62) |
| Premises Hut Insurance | (2,164.98) | (1,110.96) |
| Premises Internet | (641.40) | (790.00) |
| Premises Other | (1,258.81) | (4,403.50) |
| Premises Repairs and renewals | (12,311.18) | (7,453.41) |
| Premises Software | (270.72) | (259.20) |
| Premises Waste Removal | (1,015.73) | (574.29) |
| Premises Water & Sewerage | (462.79) | (633.48) |
| Total Premises Costs | (22,640.24) | (17,124.46) |
| Total Premises | (6,702.21) | (3,350.38) |
| Operating Profit | (9,185.45) | (2,291.44) |
Non-operating Income
| Beer Festival | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beer Festival Costs | (16,231.03) | (2,433.26) |
| Beer Festival Sponsorship | 1,250.00 | 100.00 |
| Beer Festival Ticket Sales | 14,523.06 | 798.01 |
| Total Beer Festival | (457.97) | (1,535.25) |
| Clothes Shop | ||
| Group Costs Cost of Clothes | (8,443.39) | (2,430.73) |
| Group Income Sale of Clothes | 5,653.20 | 54.50 |
| Total Clothes Shop | (2,790.19) | (2,376.23) |
| Donations and Fundraising | ||
| Donations | 775.13 | 1,149.91 |
| FundRaising | 251.00 | 830.73 |
| Gift Aid | 0.00 | 9,670.52 |
| Local grants | 9,717.39 | 10,300.00 |
| Total Donations and Fundraising | 10,743.52 | 21,951.16 |
| Other Income | ||
| Group Income Sale of Equipment | 0.00 | 427.38 |
| Group Income Scout Association | 154.25 | 0.00 |
| Group Income Stripe Unallocated | 0.00 | 3,138.76 |
| Total Other Income | 154.25 | 3,566.14 |
| Total Non-operating Income | 7,649.61 | 21,605.82 |
| Net Profit | (1,535.84) | 19,314.38 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE YEAR
1st Molesey Scout Group
| 31 Mar 2022 | 31 Mar 2021 | |
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| Assets | ||
| Bank | ||
| 1st Molesey Cash Cards | 1,343.75 | 1,000.00 |
| Barclays | 18,543.05 | 20,626.28 |
| Total Bank | 19,886.80 | 21,626.28 |
| Funds (or Reserves) | ||
| Building Reserves | 7,100.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Vehicle Reserves | 3,600.00 | 5,000.00 |
| General Reserves | 186.80 | 2,626.28 |
| Must Hold Reserves | 9,000.00 | 9,000.00 |
| Total Equity | 19,886.80 | 21,626.28 |
Restricted funds are funds where the trustees are bound by conditions that have been imposed by donors, or by the terms of the appeal.
Designated funds are funds which arise when the trustees decide to set some of the unrestricted funds aside for a special purpose, but they continue to be part of unrestricted funds
There are no Restricted Funds
Reserves Policy
The group looks to hold a minimum of 3 months expenditure. The amount varies yearly and is based on the expenditure of the prior year adjusted upwards for any amounts the Exec feel appropriate. The amount is reviewed when the accounts are approved. Any shortfall in reserves provided for by the use of Gift Aid payments, which might take more than one year to reach the desired level. Any excess can be released into General Funds or left in the Reserves as the Executive see fit.
Approval
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Bruce Burrowes Chairman
Fiona Axton Secretary